A powerful storm out over the Northern Pacific Ocean currently has its eyes set on central California. The storm should reach the central California coast on Sunday, carrying with it a very tight pressure gradient. What that translates to is a very high wind event for the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys through the Delta region east of San Francisco. It looks like the main wind event will occur south of Chico, with gusts to nearly 70 mph from Marysville to Stockton. However, we here in Chico could see wind gusts to 45 mph. With all of the recent rains we've had, the ground is super saturated. Trees could easily be uprooted with sustained winds of 25 mph and gusts to nearly 50 mph. Prepare now for this storm, as there could be property damage and power outages. Stock up on non-perishable foods and candles, and make sure you have batteries for the flashlights. Heavy rain is also possible on Sunday with this storm, so keep an eye on small creeks if you live near one. Major widespread flooding is not anticipated, however, as this storm will be a fairly quick mover. Here's the detailed forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 41. South southeast wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind between 11 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind between 7 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Rain. High near 55. Southeast wind between 15 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night: Showers. Low around 43. Breezy, with a southeast wind between 14 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
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